The Moonlight Manor - a themed hideaway! - Oakland

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5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Parking available
Kitchen
Air conditioning
Free WiFi

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Oakland, CA

Fox Theater
‪5 min drive‬
Oakland Convention Center
‪5 min drive‬
Jack London Square
‪5 min drive‬
Oakland, CA (JCE-Oakland Convention Center Heliport)
‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Living Room 2

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

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Kitchen

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About this property

The Moonlight Manor - a themed hideaway!

The Moonlight manor is a themed 5 bed 2 bath based out of a 150-year-old Victorian mansion in the heart of Oakland. Christina, the creative director and hostess recently had a son and decided to open her home to support her family! With experience in Costume design and Stagecraft, we bring to you a themed hideaway experience! Go camping indoors, jump back in time to the 1920s, or enter the world of Beetlejuice. Adventure waits!

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Property manager

Christina Molcillo

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 20

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

We have a pack and play on site if needed

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Quiet hours are 10PM to 7AM. No loud noises outside after 10PM.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Oakland

Oakland is home to this holiday home. Alcatraz Island and Ferry Building are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Pier 39 and Embarcadero Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum or Oakland Arena.

Oakland, CA

What's nearby

Lake Merritt - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Oakland City Center - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
Fox Theater - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
Oakland Convention Center - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
Jack London Square - 5 min drive - 4.7 km

Getting around

Fruitvale Station - 4 min drive
Coliseum Station - 8 min drive
Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

‪Xochi The Dog Cafe - ‬3 min walk
‪Burger King - ‬13 min walk
‪Cam Huong Cafe - ‬12 min walk
‪Champa Garden - ‬6 min walk
‪Wing Wah Pho Ga - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Moonlight Manor - a themed hideaway! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Moonlight Manor - a themed hideaway!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Moonlight Manor - a themed hideaway!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Moonlight Manor - a themed hideaway! located?

Situated in Oakland, this holiday home is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Lake Merritt and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Jack London Square. Oakland Museum of California and Oakland Convention Center are also within 3 miles (5 km). Lake Merritt Station is 29 minutes by foot.

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Renata M.

6 Mar 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Harry Potter Bday Extravaganza Was dreamy

I don't have words to explain how gorgeous the whole experience was. From the booking (Owner is awesome) to the arrival (Inn keeper is THE sweetest guy) to the magical overnight, the camping room joy with kids, the speakeasy vibe, care, and accommodations. Can't wait to book it again for adult mystery dinner party (kid free next time) so I can truly enjoy every single creative corner at this spot! Thanks!

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jacob V.

9 Oct 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Cool house!

The innkeeper was incredible and was SO helpful with everything! The house was really detailed and my kids loved it! Our only issue was that it didn’t feel very clean. My mom ended up cleaning the inside of the microwave while we were there and a lot of the kitchen and bathrooms could have used a deep clean. It really felt like a “fun house” and not a proper vacation/short term rental. I don’t think that I would stay here again as a vacation rental, but I would definitely recommend it to EVERYONE for a fun Halloween themed party!! So creative and such a fun house!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane Z.

10 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Epically Spooky Experience

We loved the house! The decorations were awesome, and the historical nature of the house made for an even greater spooky experience, especially walking around the house in the middle of the night. There was even a friendly neighborhood crow that hung out with us on the porch for a bit. The host communicated well, and I would definitely recommend this house to anyone that has an appreciation for the strange and unusual. The beds were also super comfy, which is always a plus.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cori B.

9 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun and Fantastical

What a fun house with so many amazing details. We had a great time exploring the house and enjoying the decor. The rooms were all comfortable and the bathrooms were gorgeous. There was nowhere for all of us to sit comfortably together and chill but we ended up on the floor in the beetle juice room at night and on the beds in the front bedroom for coffee in the morning. So glad to know about this unique spot!

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sachi S.

24 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

One of a kind rental!

I booked this property for my wedding party to stay at for 2 nights. Each room was beautiful, detail-oriented, and unique. Everyone slept comfortably and was charmed by how special each room felt. It’s clear a lot of love and care was put into this place. Check in was seamless and painless. It made for beautiful photos and set a fun tone for everyone. All in all, I would recommend and may return again in the future for special events.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adony

24 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Thanksgiving and birthday treat.

Wow, what an amazing house for a funky, and wonderful stay. So much detail that kept noticing things throughout the stay. Extra bonus was how nice the beds, and especially the comforters are. Would 100% book again.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachele B.

22 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unique and fun

what an interesting and fun place! My friends and I renjoyed the decor and all of the different fun rooms. The neighborhood felt pretty safe and the owners were quick to respond and helpful. Definitely a fun experience at a great rate!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy L.

22 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Amazing house! Wonderful Owner

Thanks for taking such good care of my family. I’m very sorry I wasn’t able to come. This is what Sarah has to say about the place. “This was probably the most creative house I have ever seen. A lot of amazing details were around every corner and more than likely I missed some of them. Although there were a lot of nooks and crannies and details filling in every area, the house was very clean and maintained. And Christina was a dream to work with and very accommodating. We met some of the neighbors who know Christina and they were nice and helpful”

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bryan H.

16 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun property

What a fun stay for all ages! Highly recommend

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paige G.

29 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding weekend

We had an absolute blast ! A group of us were in town for a friends wedding and this house was another great memory for the weekend. The details through out the house was like scavenger hunt for the whole group. Moonlight Manor was big enough and comfy enough for all of us. Added a spooky element to our weekend. Everyone in our party was absolutely taken aback from all the beautiful work they put into the place ! I was lucky enough to spend the night in the camping room. And loved it so much! You guys are so talented ! If I ever go back to the Bay Area for another event, I wanna go back here !

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Morgan C.

3 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful, unique stay

We loved staying at Christina's amazing home! There were so many personal touches, it made for the perfect one of a kind experience. The dining display was especially beautiful! Christina was very attentive and quickly responded to all of my messages. There was plenty of parking out front, and it was easy to get downtown.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023